הָדָר

Hadar

unisexHebrewJewish

Hadar is a Jewish unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Splendour, glory”.

MeaningSplendour, glory
GenderUnisex
OriginHebrew
Written asהָדָר
Pronunciationhah-DAHR
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael

Meaning and origin of Hadar

Hadar is the Hebrew word for splendour or majesty, used in the Bible for the beauty of God and of creation. In Leviticus the etrog is called the fruit of a hadar tree, so the word also connects with the festival of Sukkot. Hadar appears as a personal name in Genesis for an Edomite king, and in modern Israel it is a popular name for both girls and boys.

Is Hadar a Jewish name?

Hadar is a Hebrew name used mainly by Jewish families; the word appears in the Bible and in prayer to describe God's majesty. The earlier label linking it to Arabic is not well founded.

How popular is Hadar?

Common in Israel for girls and boys; uncommon elsewhere.

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Spellings and variants of Hadar

HadaraHadarah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hadar mean?

Hadar means 'Splendour, glory'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Hadar a Jewish name?

Hadar is a Hebrew name used mainly by Jewish families; the word appears in the Bible and in prayer to describe God's majesty. The earlier label linking it to Arabic is not well founded.

How do you pronounce Hadar?

Hadar is pronounced hah-DAHR.

Is Hadar a boy or girl name?

Hadar is used for both boys and girls.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.